By RISMedia Staff Dolls need houses too. RE/MAX has posted a “listing” for Barbie’s Pink Paradise Manor, in recognition of the newly-released “Barbie” movie. Written in the style of an authentic listing, the post includes everything from the luxury property’s supposed specs and price range. Located at “101 Dream Street Glamourville, USA,” the 8-room,...
By Devin Meenan Bostonians, take heed, you can live in the same house as Robert Mitchum – or at least one of his characters. “The Friends of Eddie Coyle,” a 1973 film directed by Peter Yates, starred Mitchum as an over-the-hill gangster. Adapted from a 1970 novel by George V. Higgins, “Eddie Coyle” had its 50th anniversary this past Monday, June 26. Shot...
By Devin Meenan “I am here as counsel for my good friend Optimus Prime.” Those surreal words were spoken by Paul Strauss, U.S. Shadow Senator for the District of Columbia, in the latest meeting of the D.C. Public Space Committee on Thursday, May 25, 2023. One item on the docket concerned whether local neurosurgeon Dr. Newton Howard is allowed to display art in...
Any successful real estate agent will tell you that their best source of leads exists within their own database. This was discussed during RISMedia’s Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year virtual session, “New Leads vs. Database: How to Focus on Your Best Sources,” held earlier this month. Buffini & Company’s Vice President of Coaching and Membership,...
From part-time real estate agent to law professor to author, Joe Rand brings a vast array of expertise and knowledge to his leadership role at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, and now to his position as the executive director of the Broker Public Portal. But while his talent and acumen are diverse, there’s one thing that Rand does better than perhaps anyone else: educate. To...
Matthew Cohen’s love for real estate stems from his childhood walking up and down New York City’s Upper West Side with his grandfather. He hasn’t lost that passion as he has spent the past decade ascending the ranks as a Top-350 agent in the U.S. Despite his success, Cohen holds on to the ethos of being a nice and knowledgeable real estate professional devoted...
As an associate broker for RE/MAX Centre REALTORS®, Scott Geller leads a local 4,000-member association, and has influence statewide and nationally. He also heads a successful real estate sales and appraisal businesses. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Geller helped develop a short-term emergency plan, as well as a long-term strategic plan, focusing on social...
Christy Budnick, recently appointed chief executive officer for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, brings almost 20 years of experience and unique perspectives to the real estate industry. Her exceptional skills, brokerage experience, industry-wide respect and demonstrable and remarkable leadership are taking the company to new and exciting levels of success. To listen...
The real estate industry is a dangerous one. Even for agents who feel capable, even in areas that seem safe, there is always the possibility of a life-or-death situation arising during the many long hours agents spend alone, often in unfamiliar neighborhoods. Enter Tracey Hawkins, a former real estate agent who now shows other real estate professionals how to keep...
If the past 18 months have taught us anything, it’s that thinking outside the box can work wonders for your business. At least that’s how Dawn Pfaff, founder and president of State Listings Inc, views it. It’s also how she developed and established a nationwide multiple listing service that covers the entire United States—all after being fined $150 from her...
